I shall wait ten days, not only to give him full time to come up, but likewise to try the efficacy of the waters, as I have an idea that they will be serviceable to me.

I feel at this moment infinitely better, but am not quite the thing, without knowing what ails me.

A sound jolting and change of air will produce wonders, and make me look once more upon a beefsteak with appetite.

At present I live very abstemiously, and scarcely ever touch wine.
I mentioned in a former letter that the new arrangements deprived me of the comfort of a companion.

Expecting to obtain leave to visit England, I thought it of little consequence, but now that such an indulgence is denied me, I feel sadly the want of a lively, communicative associate.